About the Community of Edina

Edina is located on the southwestern edge of Minneapolis and known for its quality of life, including nationally recognized schools, scenic residential neighborhoods, and outstanding park and recreational facilities. Edina has grown from a village of mostly Scottish and Irish immigrants to a full service metropolitan community. Residential areas comprise the largest portion of the city, now more than 97 percent developed. Edina residents enjoy 39 parks, lakes, neighborhood and regional shopping districts, high-quality medical facilities, family-owned businesses and major corporations, churches, and community centers. Outstanding health care options, libraries, theaters and excellent restaurants are all located within the Edina city limits and the amenities are endless and just a short drive from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. Edina is home to the very first indoor shopping mall in the country, and is known for having some of the oldest and most beautiful homes in suburban Minneapolis.

Edina Parks & Recreation

Parks:Edina’s parkland and open space totals more than 1,550 acres. The Edina Park and Recreation Department oversees 39 parks, which include amenities such as baseball, football and soccer fields; softball diamonds; basketball and tennis courts; outdoor skating rinks; playground equipment for young children; and picnic shelters. The Department maintains eight miles of scenic pathways for bicycling, walking, jogging, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Find a park using our Park Finder system.

Edinborough Park, which is city operated, is a one-of-a-kind cultural and recreational center for all seasons. The park includes a pool, running track, children's playground, amphitheater, multipurpose area and kitchen surrounded by trees and greenery of enclosed park.

Shopping: Shopping opportunities in Edina are unique and distinctive to the community with Southdale Center, the world's first enclosed shopping mall; Leisure Lane Shopping Center; Centennial Lakes Plaza that adjoins a park with a putting course and paddle boats; the Galleria and the beautiful shops at 50th and France.